What is Food Preservation?
Food Preservation is the process of treating perishable foods to slow down or stop food spoilage via microorganism growth or oxidation of fats, to improve the nutrition, shelf life, quality and/or safety of the food.
WSU Clallam County Extension has a Consumer Food Safety and Preservation advisor on staff to answer questions via email or over the phone. See below for presentation slides on food preservation methods from Food Preservation Advisor Danielle Carson, and continue to scroll for other services and resources offered by WSU Extension.
Pressure Canner Gauge Testing
Home canners should have their pressure canner gauges tested annually for proper calibration. Pressure gauge testing is available at the Clallam County Extension Office by appointment. Please call 360-417-2279 to set up a time to have your gauge tested. When you bring your gauge into our office for testing, remember to bring both the gauge and the lid, along with any rubber seals attached to the lid unit.
Food Preservation Resources
The following resources are research-based and up-to-date with the most current food safety, preservation and storage guidance.
- Free publications: research-based, laboratory tested, up-to-date information to help while canning at home. WSU resources are listed for canning, drying, freezing, pickling, fermenting, jams and jellies, curing and smoking foods.
- WSU Food Preservation website
- USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning
- National Center for Home Food Preservation
Food Safety Resources
- WSU Food Safety Website
- FoodSafety.gov
- Food and Nutrition Information Center
- Food Safety in an Emergency
- The Power is Off: Is the Food Still Safe?
Planning to can?
Do you have questions about your past, current or future food preservation project?
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